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1 February 1, 2008 Volume 15, Issue 5 Happy Valentine s Day KOFC COUNCIL NEWSLETTER St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Hill Road, North Pickerington Ohio Dear Brother Knights, First, I wish all the ladies of our Council a Happy Valentine's Day... As I stated last month we are into our busy season. After finishing off a very successful Pancake Breakfast run, we now turn our attention to the upcoming Lenten Season. This year is a bit different. We will have our first Fish Fry before the next business meeting, so it important that we get the word out that your help is needed. When the call comes in for help, please find some time to assist. Remember, you do not have to wait for the call... contact any one of the chairmen and see what they need. I would like to thank Bud Joos and Gene Ebert for their work on the call list. They (along with the rest of their team) make sure that people are notified and we have plenty of help If you read the article on the fish fry, 40 to 50 people are needed for each event, and a lot of this time is needed prior to as well as after the event. Yes, the ever popular set up and tear down/cleaning needs bodies! On March 5th the Knights will work the Parish Mission. We put the call out for chili and of course Wayne is looking for people to work. Be expecting a call for help here! Again, this is part of our mission and we want to present our usual exemplary involvement as Knights. For those of you who missed the 1st degree on Wednesday, January 23 you missed the opportunity to meet our newest member John Heppner. But you also missed probably one of the best degrees in a long time. The team was (to borrow at Gordon Ramsey term) spot on. I encourage you to attend the next one and be impressed! Finally, I remind you that after attending the Knights first Saturday Mass and social, the Officers meeting follows and is open to all. Come see where the Council is going and guess what - we'll even let you have a say. ;-) Jesus V. Garcia III Grand Knight Deacon Hector had prepared an article to tie in with the Right-to-Life march. But due to time constraints, the article will be included in next months newsletter He did wish to thank the Council in supporting the delegation that participated in the Right-to-Life march. Newest Knight Council wishes to congratulate John Heppner on becoming a member of our Council. John was given his degree on Wednesday, January Looking Inside... Right to Life 2 Minutes 3 Help wanted 5 Information 6 St Patrick s Day Information 7 Prayer Corner 8

2 2008 March for Life - The Roe Effect This year s March for Life in Washington, DC, on January 21-22, 2008, turned out to be a real adventure. For those of you who don t already know, our Chapter decided at the last minute to not sponsor a bus this year because they lost money on the trip last year. That caused me to scramble around trying to find another bus for those who had expressed interest in going to DC for the March. I found one from Cincinnati, but it didn t get to DC in time for the Mass for Life at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Monday evening. As this Mass is one of the highlights of the trip, we really did not want to take that bus. I found another bus from St. Cecelia s parish in Hilliard, but it left on Saturday for a four day trip. At this point I had about 20 people interested in going, but the SPY students couldn t leave on Saturday because they had a retreat on that day. Others couldn t go because first Reconciliation was also on Saturday. We had about 10 people scheduled for the St. Cecelia s trip, but the organizer couldn t get enough others to pay for the bus and had to cancel her trip after Christmas. She found another four day trip out of Ascension parish in Kettering, but it was quite a bit more expensive and only had 10 seats left. The St. Cecelia s group took 5 of those. By this time our group had sunk to only 4 people, so we took the last 4 seats on the bus. Thanks to the generosity of our council, Deacon Hector, Knight Jim Anderson, and Vicki and I were able to go on this trip. We also helped pay for two SPY students, Christina Serrano and Taylor Bowie, to go to DC for the March. They drove with their mothers, youth minister Barb Serrano and RCIA director Tina Bowie, instead of taking a bus. The longer trip was much more relaxed than our usual 2 day trip, so we were able to do some sightseeing as well as attend the Mass for Life and various Pro-Life events. As in past Marches, the 35 th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, was another great event. The number of young people - high school and college students - was truly impressive. While it is hard to know exactly, my guess is that about 75% of the estimated 200 to 300 thousand marchers were students. To see that many young people getting excited about protecting life from conception until natural death gives one a lot of hope for the future. The Mass for Life on the vigil of the March was again an awesome event. The Basilica normally holds about 6000 people, but at least 10,000 managed to squeeze (and I do mean squeeze!) in. The entrance procession had so many seminarians, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals it took over 30 minutes! I counted 9 cardinals, 33 bishops, over 350 priests and so many deacons and seminarians I didn t even try to count them. The next morning we attended the Youth Rally for Life and Mass for the first time. It was held in the Verizon Center, which is much like Nationwide Arena. There were over 20,000 young people there and their enthusiasm was awesome! They enjoyed Christian rock songs followed by a Mass for Life designed for young people. To hear 20,000 young people singing with gusto during Mass is something that must be experienced to be believed! After the Mass, we had a mini-march for Life to the Mall where President Bush addressed the crowd via phone from the White House. Many other speakers energized the crowd with various Pro-Life messages. While we were waiting for the March itself to start, the Seton group met an incredible family. A mother and father and their 19 adopted children drove down from Pennsylvania for the March. No, that is not a typo - they adopted 19 children! Several speakers at this year s March mentioned the Roe Effect. The continuing decline in the number of abortions as well as pro-abortion support has been dubbed by several writers as the Roe effect. This says that pro-abortion people have fewer babies and when they do have children they pass their pro-abortion views to them, so they in turn have fewer children. Meanwhile, pro-life people continue to have children at a far greater rate, so the pro-abortion movement is slowly dying out while the pro-life movement continues to grow. Maybe there is justice in the world after all! Sometimes it truly seems like God has a sense of humor! All eight of the Seton people (3 Knights, wives of 3 Knights and daughters of 2 Knights) who attended this year s March for Life would like to express our sincere thanks to Council and the Squires Circle for their generous support. Without it, this trip would not have been possible. Thank you all very much! Edd Chinnock, Council Respect Life Coordinator Deacon Hector, Vicki and Edd Chinnock at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Right-to-Life march 4th Degree Are Ready! Are you a First, Second or Third Degree Knight of Columbus that has been in at least 1 year (a 6 month wavier maybe available) and is looking to complete the journey to Knighthood? The weekend of April 18, the Exemplification of the 4th degree will take place in Newark Ohio. This two day event consisting of the registration, Mass and banquet on Saturday (19 April) and the Exemplification on Sunday (20 April) is part of an exciting weekend. Information about the Exemplification can be found at the following website: or ask any 4th degree member for a Form 4. Jesus Garcia III, PFN Pope john Paul II Assembly

3 Business Meeting Minutes January 9th, 2008 Meeting opened at: 7:34 pm Roll of Officers: Chaplain, Advocate, Lecturer, 3 year and 1 year trustees excused. All other officers present Reading of the Minutes: One correction was made. It was clarified that we were not sponsoring a bus but there were several other bus going to the Right to Life March. A motion was made to approve the Minutes from the previous meeting as published with the correction made from above. This motion was seconded and passed. Chaplain s Report: No Report Admissions: 1 form 100 was presented for Stewart Ferguson. The Admissions committee is working to get him in on the 1 st degree on Jan. 23 rd. He is currently an active Squire. The form was presented for approval and passed. Grand Knights: The Grand Knight wished everyone a Happy New Year and reminded everyone that the of the Year" awards are coming up and we would really like to participate in this. If you know of a Knight, Lady, Clergy, or Volunteer do a little write up and submit it to an officer. At the officers meeting we discussed changes made in bus availability and scheduling for the Right to Life Trip. Previously the council had approved $400 for the Right-to-Life trip at the end of the month, but due to some problems at the chapter, the bus was cancelled and Ed had to scramble to find alternate methods to attend the march, which also resulted in an increase in costs. He has allocated $200 to two SPY students and asked if we would allow him to give $100 to Deacon Hector (due to the cost going up) and turn in the additional $100. We found this acceptable and actually allowed Ed to use the remaining $100 towards his own cost. This trip went from 20 people attending to 8 due to the bus cancellation. For Next year the council officers have also asked Ed to investigate what it would take to maybe have us sponsor the trip. We would approach St. Pius and John XXII to see if there was interest in the venture remembering information is free. It was also mentioned we could coordinate with the State Knights of Columbus which has a bus going this year for next year s trip. The invitations have been sent out for the Clergy Appreciation dinner. We invited Fr. Klima, Fr. Fairchild and Deacon Hector and Mary Lloyd. Frank and I will also attend with our wives. At the meeting there were requests for additional seating. If anyone else is interested the cost is $30.00 per person, please contact the Grand Knight with your request. The Grand Knight reminded everyone that there is a Pancake breakfast this weekend. Four new program reports were filed in the Nov - Dec period. All were accepted and requested updates were provided for previous submissions. Dues letters are out and the second notice will be coming out around the end of the month The Grand Knight reminded everyone that if you know of a Brother Knight that is in need of assistance with his dues, have them call the officers so that arrangements can be made. We want to make sure that we do not lose anyone that wants to be a Knight. Communications: The Grand Knight informed the Council that there is an upcoming 2008 basketball tournament. If anyone is interested in forming a team and participating please contact the Grand Knight. The entry fee is $ The event occurs on April 5 th and 6 th. The deadline to submit our entry is March 20 th. We will publish an ad in the newsletter to let anyone not attending the meeting know about the event. Up to 15 people can participate on a team. Membership must be verifiable for all members. Treasurers Report: Magnet sales report. Sold case 15,908 magnets. We have about 25 cases left. We have XXXX in checking and about XXXX due to us. We owe XXXX for the second pallet and we owe about XXXX. We estimate our profit to be about XXXX. We will be looking to improve our marketing efforts for next year. Once all bills have been paid a CD will be purchased with the profits. We are in the process of purchasing a second CD. The Treasurer is now working on establishing a budget and will be looking into an income forecast for the remainder of the year. Financial secretary Bills: The bills were read, passed to the trustee and paid. It was noted that we have been lacking in recognizing our Honorary and Honorary Life Members. Honorary Knights must have been active Knights for 25 consecutive years and 65 years of age. To be Honorary Life you must be 70 years of age and been an active Knight for 25 years or more. The Honorary member s dues are reduced to only $10.00 to cover the per capita. The Council is not required to pay per capita on Honorary Life members so dues are waived for them. Tonight Frank Sanderell and Mark Borys were both presented with Honorary Life cards. 2 additional members will be mailed out as they were not present. Trustees Report: The Trustees will review the audit at the pancake breakfast. They also reminded everyone that there will be a 1 st degree on the 23 rd. The trustees offered recognition to those organizing the Magnets sales this year, and suggested we advertise in the 4 th degree exemplification book. Chancellors Report: The Chancellor reminded everyone that mission is on March 2 nd through the 5 th and we have signed up to do greeting and serving on Wednesday night. We are also going to provide the birthday cake for Father Willy, Deacon Hectors Brother. This Sunday assistance will be needed removing Christmas decorations from the church anyone that can help please stop by after the 11:15 Mass. We are in need of 4 th degree Knights for 1 st communion. There are 2 services on May the 3 rd. Service Committees: Membership: The Membership Chairman has asked anyone knowing of good candidates to please have them fill out a form 100. He also announced that we have upcoming 2 nd and 3 rd degrees any 1 st degree night should please consider attending. Program Director: No Report Church Director: No Report Business Meeting Minutes (Continued on page 4) 3

4 Business Meeting Minutes (Continued from page 3) Youth/Squires: The Squires will be participating in 2 pancake breakfasts this month. The will be helping with the Free throw competition this month and will have at least 1 investiture this month. Respect Life Committee: The Respect Life Chairman explained their Bus dilemma. St Celia s bus was cancelled but they have now gotten onto a bus from Kettering. He will be looking into a bus sponsored by us after the event this year. The Ohio Right to Life is running a signature ad and everyone was encourage to sign. Donations were accepted as well. The AD will appear in the Columbus Dispatch on the 22 nd of January. The week before the March the Respect Life Committee will do a ceremony before each Mass. Kroger Cares Program: For the Month we charged XXXX and income of XXXX. For last Month we charged XXXX. We will not receive a check for this until we hit XXXX which should be next month. Total for the year to date is XXXX. Kroger Care cards will be on sale at the Pancake Breakfast next Month. Blue Coat Dinner: Dick Petersen and Mike will be doing the cooking again. We are just getting started in the organization. The date is April 18 th. We are looking for more Knights to attend the dinner. For $7.00 per person you aren t going to find a better meal. The start time is not yet set but baby sitting will be provided. Scholarship: The Scholarship applications are on the web page. So far we have had no applicants. Applicants should be attending a Catholic School and attending grades 4 th through High School. Unfinished Business: Retention: We have received a Council statement that our enrollment is now down 29. This year 2 nd notices for dues will be sent out at the end of January. If necessary then Knight alerts and Intents to suspend will be sent out in the months that follow. Currently dues are coming in well. The current roster stands at 247 and will be updated on the web site. Awards: The Grand Knight asked each member to think of some one to submit for the following awards: Knight of the Year, Lady of the Year, Youth of the Year, Family of the Year and Clergy f the Year These awards are something that we put off until the last minute and the officers just pick people to turn in. So we are soliciting your help, nominate someone you feel has made an impact on the Council. With the nominations the Council receives, the officers will then review and chose. The Council will have a special ceremony at an upcoming event New Business: Motion to purchase Large 100 cup coffee pot A Motion was made to purchase a large 100 cup coffee pot for the Chalmers P. Wyle Veterans clinic. The cost is not to exceed $ The motion was seconded and the floor was opened for the discussions. It was noted that the pot was needed to the recent malfunction of their existing pots. The vote was called and the motion was passed. Field Agents Report: No Report District Deputy Report: No Report 4 th Degree Report: Everyone was reminded that the meetings are held at Seton and this was one of the reasons for starting the Assembly on the east side. Meeting start at 6:30 for the Social and 7:30 for the business meeting. There will be a PFN dance coming on the 8 th of March. Fish Fry s: The Fish Fry s will be starting in February and we will need people to volunteer for Cleanup time. The volunteers who were making phone calls for desserts will no longer be able to do it so we will need volunteers to make the calls. A motion was made to approve XXXX for fish fry s. The motion was seconded and the floor was opened for discussion. Last years budget was reviewed as was this year s menu. The menu will be Fried White Fish, Baked Salmon, Macaroni and Cheese, Corn or Green beans, Sliced or baked potatoes. Items eliminated from the menu will be Bread and butter, and iced tea. The Squires will continue to sell pop in cans as well. The motion was called to vote and it passed. State Report: No Report Prayers: Jeff Samborsky, Kevin Donahue, Leon Quigley and Family, Sharon Wensal, Maureen Patterson, Tim Maite, George Harrington, Carrie Ebert, Dave Kruse, Mark Bailey all of military home and abroad, our Priests and all in the ministry. Terry Reine Recorder Catholic Men's Conference. Adults $20 Students $10 Saturday, March 8, 2008 Saint Andrew Parish Upper Arlington, Ohio Once a year, you have the opportunity to join together with your fellow brothers in Christ in the beginning of Lent from the 23 counties the Columbus Diocese covers and deepen your Catholic faith. For more information and to register visit Fr. Michael J. McGivney Guild For information on the founder of the Knights of Columbus, please visit the following website: To join the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild, please visit the following website: K of C First Saturday Mass First Saturday of the month Mass, starts at 8:30 am, with a Rosary service for vocations. This is a great way to support our Parish! 4

5 The Classifieds - Help Wanted Seton Parish Mission Brother Knights, This is a reminder of the Seton Parish Mission this March 2nd. thru 5th The council is signed up to work Wednesday night greeting and serving. The Mission time's are 6pm to 9pm. Watch for more information to come next month. GOD BLESS Wayne Engaged Couple Sponsorship Program The parish needs more participation in the Engaged Couple Sponsorship Program. Contact David Justus for more information on this program - justusdj@insight.rr.com Golfers Needed... The golf league will begin on 4/24/08 this year and anyone interested in joining should give me a call at John Pizzuto Perpetual Adoration Since Perpetual Adoration started at Seton, the Council has been responsible for the Monday 5-6 am. hour and we have filled by using the call list. When I call, please sign up for a time or call me at to sign up. Ray Creamer, Church Director February Charles Amos 11 Robert Gresko 18 Michael Haemmerle 25 Thomas Jon April Don Shaffer 14 Pat Burkey Fish Fry News Again, starting in February of 2008 the Council will be sponsoring five Lenten fish fry s. The fish fry s produce a significant amount of our annual income and offer a great opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends and, for newer members, to make new friends and become better acquainted with other Council members. Each weekly fry requires willing hands (actually 40-50) who are willing to work hard for a couple of very busy hours clearing tables, serving, pot washing and general cleanup. Wives and significant others are gladly welcomed. Also, we need several couples starting about 3:00 to wrap utensils, prepare condiments and generally help us get organized. If your schedule is such that you would be able to arrive later and help with late cleanup you would be most welcome as we are always short of these people. The fish fry's are scheduled for February 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and March 7th. Please keep these dates open on your calendar. If you re contacted please agree to help out. If you re not contacted please contact one of the chairpersons and make your willingness known. Also, this year we are in need of a group of people to make telephone calls to brother Knights during the week proceding to arrange for desserts. The ladies who have done this job in past years are unable to continue. This would be a wonderful job for other organizations who would like to help out without having to leave their homes. Thom Laughery, John Letourneau and Bob Eisenacher Co-Chairmen KofC Kroger Cares Cards. Help support our Council by purchasing a KofC Kroger Cares Card. Our Council receives 5% of all purchases made with your KofC Kroger Cares card. The Cards are good for any purchase made at any Kroger (gas included) and are rechargeable and our Council gets 5% when you recharge They also make great gifts for the holidays. Cards start at $25 (any value up to $500 is available upon request). To purchase Contact: Terry Reine - Phone or by - boilers4us@insight.rr.com, or see me at the next meeting March Dave M c Vay 10 Jerry lowery 17 Dave Olay 24 Mike White 31 May Jesus Garcia KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In Service To One. In Service To All. 5

6 Information Interested?... Interested in starting the New Year off on a very positive note? How about taking a look at your spiritual life and your personal relationship with your Lord and your brothers in Christ. You may want to consider looking into participation in one of the three Seton Men's Fellowship Groups that are meeting regularly in our Parish community. There are approximately 25 men getting together to praise the Lord, review scripture passages, familiarize themselves with the new Catechism Of The Catholic Church, pray for and with each other, and I believe one group even praises the Lord in song as well. Thanks to the fire of the Holy Spirit and the good works of these men through evangelization this Ministry continues to grow. At the present time, we have four other men who are waiting to lead their own groups. Size of the groups is limited to no more than 10 men, but some exceptions can be made based on the wishes of the group. This Ministry at Seton is an outreach of the Catholic Men's Ministry of the Diocese which sponsors the annual Catholic Men's Conference which many Brother Knights attend. Bottom line Brother Knights: If you feel you are as close to Jesus as you can be, then just ignore this invitation to join us. If you want to "kick your relationship up a notch" please give me a call. We now have groups in early stages of development, or groups actually functioning in four of the ten Parishes in our Vicariate. The Holy Spirit is with us and we know we will continue to grow. I sincerely hope that you will look into Seton Men's Fellowship and really get your New Year off to a great start. Prayers for all, Harry Clyburn Deanery 7 Leader Columbus Catholic Men's Ministry Membership Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all practical Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are in union with the Holy See. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church. Our council strongly supports and promotes vocations awareness, pro-life activities and religious education. Charity is the foremost foundation of our order. Over our short history, our Council has developed and grown into a very successful and highly recognized council within the Columbus diocese. Our programs and activities support the virtues and principles of Columbianism by focusing in the areas of Church, Council, Family, Community, and Youth. Our growth, prosperity and future lies in recruiting new Knights whom actively participate in our council activities and provide the leadership for our order as we progress in the new millennium. Do you know a prospective candidate? Have you talked to him about the opportunities to grow through the five areas of service - faith, community, family, youth and fellowship? As men of faith, Knights are committed to making a difference by helping others. Member Benefits - Did you know that your annual dues not only provides the seed moneys supporting your councils program activities but also provides up to $2500 for accidental death coverage for member and spouse at no cost, twelve free issues annually of the worlds largest Catholic family magazine, - he Columbian. Catholic family evangelization at its best, the opportunity to provide for your families security and well being through a Superior Rated Insurance Program, six different college scholarship programs, as well as Mass offered daily for deceased members and the deceased spouses of members. Pick up a Council Brochure, put a form 100 with it and give it to your prospect. Answer his questions and give the signed Form 100 to an officer in our Council for processing. We believe in each other as we believe in ourselves. Knights of Columbus Council or 4th Degree Assembly 2900 Shirts Name on shirt (Please Print) Shirt Information QTY QTY Sleeve (Dress Only) Council Polo Dress Long Short Assembly 2900 Polo Dress Long Short MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO QUALITY STITCH and place in Jesus Garcia s church mailbox QTY * $30.00 = Size: Med Large XL 2XL 3XL 6

7 Please join us for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Patrick s Day Party and celebrate a family night of Irish tradition and song. When: March 15, 2007 Where: The PAC Center Doors Open at 6:00 pm for Dinner Entertainment to start at 7:00 pm $8.00 Adult/$4.00 Children under (10/ Under 4 FREE) Menu: Corned Beef or Fish Colcannon Potatoes or Chips Bangers (Hot dogs for the kids) Applesauce Desserts Cold and Hot Drinks Entertainment to include: Irish Music The Richen-Timms Irish Dance School Elena Flores Irish songstress who placed 4 th in the World Irish vocal competition. and more Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council

8 UPCOMING EVENTS February Rosary/Mass/Officers Meeting - 8:30, 9:00 and 10:00 am 6 Squires Meeting - 6:45 pm TIME CHANGE 6 Ash Wednesday 8 1st Lenten Fish Fry - 6:00-7:30 pm (prep 3:00 pm) 13 Business Meeting - 7:30 pm 14 HAPPY VALENTINE S DAY 15 2nd Lenten Fish Fry - 6:00-7:30 pm (prep 3:00 pm) 22 3rd Lenten Fish Fry - 6:00-7:30 pm (prep 3:00 pm) 24 2nd/3rd Degree - OLPH - leave Seton at 12:30 (tentative) 27 1st Degree/Social Meeting - 7:30 pm 29 4th Lenten Fish Fry - 6:00-7:30 pm (prep earlier) March Rosary/Mass/Officers Meeting - 8:30, 9:00 and 10:00 am 3-6 Seton Parish Mission - 6:00-9:00 pm 7 5th Lenten Fish Fry - 6:00-7:30 pm (prep 3:00 pm) 11 Squires Meeting - 7:00 pm 12 Business Meeting - 7:30 pm DATE CHANGE 15 St. Patrick s Day Party - 6:00 -?? pm 16 Palm Sunday 20 Holy Thursday 21 Good Friday 23 EASTER 26 1st Degree/Social Meeting - 7:30 pm Council: Assembly: Comments or articles contact Jesus Garcia Phone: svo@ameritech.net 2007/ Officers Phone List Chaplain Fr. Jim Klima Grand Knight Jesus Garcia Deputy Grand Knight Frank Piper Chancellor Wayne Patterson Advocate Bogomir Glavan Recorder Terry Reine Financial Secretary Mark Borys (740) Treasurer Bob Eisenacher Warden Eugene Ebert Inner Guard Mike Philips Outer Guard George Schneider Lecturer Hector Raymond x rd Year Trustee Lloyd Stauffer nd Year Trustee Mike Croyle st Year Trustee George Williams District Deputy Brett Baxter Field Agent Mark Mendel (740) Prayers Alyssa Ebert, Mark Bailey, Charlie Phillips, Tim Maite, Jeff Samborsky, Al Kunkler, Brandon Krannitz, Jeff Nau, Ed Loch, Wayne and Maureen Patterson, Margie Patterson, Patricia Lunsford, Dave Morrison, Rose Drignat, John Pizzuto, Bishop Campbell, Fr. Dwayne McNew, Lynn Hamilton s Father, Margaret Nicol, Phyllis Gray, all of military home and abroad, our Priests and all in the ministry. 8